What bans? ‘Gender Queer: The Annotated Edition’ due in 2026
A new expanded edition of Maia Kobabe’s award-winning graphic memoir “Gender Queer” will be released next year. Oni…
Chloe Pink turns online abuse into body‑positivity message after wedding backlash
According to news.com.au, Stephanie Claire-Smith offered to pay for the newlyweds to have their photos retaken and they…
Put down phone, pick up book that challenges or surprises
When the Nobel Committee announced that László Krasznahorkai had won this year’s prize for literature, I pulled one…
What could the Israel-Gaza deal mean for the Middle East?
On October 8, 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed to a U.S. ceasefire proposal regarding the war in the…
October 2025 update to TIGER: Surface resilience even as underlying fragilities mount
The global economy has proven surprisingly resilient, but cracks in the foundation are beginning to appear. The October…
Digital technologies could be key to boosting gains for African micro-entrepreneurs
Across sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet revolution is underway. Equipped with smartphones and empowered by broadband connectivity, millions of…
Reimagining the future of data and AI labor in the Global South
Everyday tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and social media algorithms aren’t just powered by technology—they require human workers…
Google decision demonstrates need to overhaul competition policy for AI era
“Google Ruling Shows Antitrust Is Dead,” a Barron’s headline trumpeted. Perhaps a bit hyperbolic, it nonetheless reflects the…